While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is expected to power the Galaxy S23 and replace the Exynos 2300, Samsung may not be completely ditching the custom-built chip. A new report hints that the chip could make its way to the Galaxy S22 FE and Tab S8 FE, both of which will debut next year at a separate unveiling event.
Repeated leak RGcloudS Samsung is reportedly preparing a successor to the ailing Exynos 2200. But instead of opting for the Exynos 2300 chip found in its flagship trio of computers, the South Korean company is considering using it for the two “Fan Edition” devices.
Samsung Galaxy S22 FE launch date
Although there is no specific date, the source mentions that the new FE devices will launch at separate unsealed events. Even in February, it can be said with certainty that it will happen only after the main one. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 FE was announced in January this year (2022).
Surprisingly, he added that the Galaxy S22 FE is replacing the Galaxy A74. This confirms the earlier news that Samsung is canceling the mid-range device, which lacks demand with the current Galaxy A73 model. The leaker believes that the Galaxy S22 FE will cost the same as the discontinued Galaxy A74.
Other Exynos 2300-powered smartphones
There are no words yet regarding changes and improvements to the Exynos 2300. But according to several sources, it is still based on the same 4 nm process. At the same time, it’s not clear how Samsung will solve the heating and performance problems it’s facing with the Exynos 2200.
Interestingly, Google’s unannounced Tensor G3 is rumored to use an octa-core processor powered by an Exynos chip. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are said to use a custom system-on-chip. With that said, do you think it makes sense for Google to rely on Samsung’s chip-making capabilities?